Explore the intricate relationship between private interests and global authority in Claire Cutler’s “Private Power and Global Authority.” This compelling study, available at The Bookish Owl, delves into the historical and contemporary evolution of merchant law, revealing how private economic actors have shaped international relations, often through mechanisms misunderstood by the public. Drawing on international relations, law, political economy, and legal theories, Cutler offers a vital interdisciplinary analysis. Essential for understanding the political foundations of transnational merchant law, this book is a critical read for anyone interested in global economic power dynamics and the hidden forces behind them. Discover the overlooked influence of private power in shaping our world.